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how can u tell what diff

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:55 am
by dazzr
been given diff.told it's a lsd off of a 325 sport how can i tell if it's the real deal?

Re: how can u tell what diff

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:46 am
by DHFiS
Can you read the whats stamped on the tag on the back?

Re: how can u tell what diff

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:04 pm
by dazzr
says ggg40 and 1207768 bm009

Re: how can u tell what diff

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:08 pm
by Andy325i
If its an LSD hold one output shaft and turn the other, if one turns freely its an open diff (non LSD) if both turn together then its an LSD

HTH

Andy

Re: how can u tell what diff

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:15 pm
by dazzr
yeah they both turn. thanks

Re: how can u tell what diff

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:25 pm
by DHFiS
This image shows the tag with the ratio on it.

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Re: how can u tell what diff

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:34 pm
by rix313
If they turn the same way its an lsd if the turn opposites its not